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hilus /hi·lus/ (hi´lus) pl. hi´li [L.] hilum.
hilum [hi´lum] (pl. hi´la) (L.) a depression or pit at the part of an organ where vessels and nerves enter.
hilus (hī´lus), n an indentation appearing on an organ or other internal structure, such as a lymph node, at the point where nerves and vessels enter. Also called hilum.
hilus pl. hili [L.] a depression or pit on an organ, giving entrance and exit to vessels and nerves, e.g. the hilus of the kidney, lung, ovary, spleen. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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